NOTICES AND ORDERS OF THE DAY

THURSDAY 30TH NOVEMBER

At eleven oclock

*The Lord AveburyTo ask Her Majestys Government whether they will conduct an open consultation on the Draft Detention Centre Rules before presenting them to Parliament.

*The Lord MarlesfordTo ask Her Majestys Government why the central register of all persons who hold, or who have applied for, a firearm or shotgun certificate which was required to be set up under section 39 of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 has not been set up and by what date it will be set up.

*The Baroness RawlingsTo ask Her Majestys Government what is their aid policy for Sierra Leone.

*The Earl of LiverpoolTo ask Her Majestys Government what plans they have to reverse the failure of the recent climate conference at The Hague.

[If a message is received from the Commons on the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Bill it may be considered forthwith]

[If a message is received from the Commons on the Disqualifications Bill it may be considered forthwith]

ROYAL COMMISSION

NO DAY NAMED

PART I

The Lord Simon of GlaisdaleTo move to resolve, That the prolixity of the Statute Book has further increased, is still increasing and ought significantly to be diminished.

The Viscount WaverleyTo ask Her Majestys Government whether it would assist future conflict resolution if United Nations principles were modernised by clarifying the criteria when the right of self determination can supersede that of territorial integrity.

The Lord Pearson of RannochTo call attention to the United Kingdoms present relationship with the European Union, and possible alternatives; and to move for papers.

The Lord NorthbourneTo call attention to the role of voluntary youth services in combating social exclusion and promoting social inclusion; and to move for papers.

The Lord VinsonTo call attention to changes in the influence and prestige of this House and to examine how they should be addressed; and to move for papers.

The Lord Stone of BlackheathTo call attention to the case for earlier detection and palliative intervention in countries exposed to ethnic conflicts; and to move for papers.

The Earl HoweTo ask Her Majestys Government whether they are satisfied that the National Institute for Clinical Excellence is operating within its remit.

The Earl HoweTo ask Her Majestys Government whether they are satisfied with the standards of care given to elderly patients in NHS hospitals.

The Lord SelsdonTo call attention to the future role of the pound sterling and of the euro; and to move for papers.

The Baroness CoxTo ask Her Majestys Government what are their principles and policies with regard to end-user accountability for the sale of weapons and related equipment.

The Lord Simon of GlaisdaleTo call attention to the Salisbury Convention in the light of recent constitutional developments; and to move for papers.

The Lord Lamont of LerwickTo move to resolve, That this House regrets the conduct of the Lord Hoffmann in not disclosing his connection with Amnesty International during the House of Lords first hearing of the extradition appeal of General Pinochet; and calls on the Lord Chancellor to reconsider his support for Lord Hoffmann.

The Lord Campbell of CroyTo call attention to the present circumstances of disabled people whose disabilities were caused by wounds or injuries from enemy action in the Second World War; and to move for papers.

The Lord ChadlingtonTo ask Her Majestys Government what action they propose to take to address the high levels of suicide in the United Kingdom, particularly in prisons and amongst the young male population.

The Lord Hardy of WathTo ask Her Majestys Government what assessment they have made about the problem of litter; and what initiatives they propose to pursue, especially in those areas where the problem is most grievous.

The Lord AveburyTo ask Her Majestys Government what is their policy on further measures to limit the sale, brokering and international shipment of arms to countries involved in conflict.

The Lord PuttnamTo call attention to the case for the United Kingdom remaining competitive in the wake of recent changes in the media and communication industries; and to move for papers.

The Lord SelsdonTo call attention to the political situation in Austria and in other countries of Central and Eastern Europe; and to move for papers.

The Lord AhmedTo ask Her Majestys Government whether they will modernise the working practices of H M Coroner Service to meet the needs of a multi-faith Britain.

The Baroness Turner of CamdenTo call attention to the current problems surrounding care of the elderly, including long-term residential care; and to move for papers.

The Lord TomlinsonTo call attention to the resources available to the House of Lords; and to move for papers.

The Lord HyltonTo ask Her Majestys Government what planning and preparation are being done for the eventual withdrawal of international peace-keeping forces from Bosnia and Kosova, especially as regards permanent systems for justice and law enforcement.

The Lord RotherwickTo ask Her Majestys Government what are their policies towards promoting general aviation.

The Earl AttleeTo ask Her Majestys Government when they expect the Bowman project to provide an effective replacement for the Armys Clansman range of radios that is both secure and resistant to electronic warfare.

The Viscount FalklandTo ask Her Majestys Government whether they share the concerns of some parents and educationalists that many children are entering formal education at too early an age.

The Baroness Anelay of St JohnsTo ask Her Majestys Government what steps they consider should be taken to increase participation in sport by women and girls.

The Lord ChadlingtonTo ask Her Majestys Government what they consider the role of religion to be in Britains multi-cultural society.

The Baroness Miller of Chilthorne DomerTo ask Her Majestys Government what is their response to the Countryside Agency report The State of the Countryside 2000 and in particular what proposals they have for ensuring that rural communities remain inclusive.

The Baroness Williams of CrosbyTo ask Her Majestys Government what measures can be taken by European Union and United Nations member states to stop the import of oil and diamonds from guerrilla and other groups challenging democratically elected governments in Africa by military means.

The Earl of ListowelTo call attention to the needs of children and of their parents and carers; and to move for papers.

The Lord FreybergTo ask Her Majestys Government what progress they have made in resolving the issue of how national museums and galleries can recover VAT.

The Lord Howell of GuildfordTo ask Her Majestys Government what consideration they have given to a requirement for light civil aircraft and helicopters to be fitted with quieter engines and, where practicable, with hush kits.

The Baroness RawlingsTo ask Her Majestys Government what aid provision they have made for British-based small charities operating overseas.

The Lord BradshawTo ask Her Majestys Government whether the possibility of a world shortage of oil should influence strategic plans for the electrification of a greater proportion of the railway system.

The Baroness HooperTo call attention to developments in Latin America; and to move for papers.

The Lord Clement-JonesTo ask Her Majestys Government what relationship they have in mind for the National Health Service with the private health sector.

The Lord Thomas of GresfordTo ask Her Majestys Government whether, in the light of the Court of Appeal decision in Heil v. Rankin and others, given on 23rd March, they will restore the scheme for compensation of the victims of violent crime assessed on the basis of common law damages, and abandon the tariff scheme which replaced it on 1st April 1996.

The Lord VivianTo ask Her Majestys Government what is the current situation in Cyprus.

The Earl of SandwichTo ask Her Majestys Government whether since 1997 their international development budget has been directed more towards the worlds poorest and most neglected communities.

The Baroness UddinTo ask Her Majestys Government whether they propose to incorporate the recommendations of the working group on forced marriage into their overall strategy for dealing with domestic violence.

The Lord ChalfontTo move to resolve, That it is desirable that a Select Committee be appointed to consider all the circumstances surrounding the crash of Chinook helicopter ZD 576 on the Mull of Kintyre on 2nd June 1994.

The Lord RedesdaleTo ask Her Majestys Government what is their policy on a referendum about the Western Sahara.

The Lord ParekhTo ask Her Majestys Government whether, in the light of the Human Rights Act 1998, they will amend the law so as to allow Members of the House of Lords to vote in parliamentary elections.

The Lord EzraTo ask Her Majestys Government whether they intend to revise their energy policy.

The Lord VinsonTo call attention to the effect of disproportionate regulation on small businesses; and to move for papers.

The Baroness CoxTo ask Her Majestys Government what is their response to the increase in religious persecution in many countries; and whether they will consider measures similar to those adopted by the United States Congress.

The Baroness CoxTo ask Her Majestys Government whether they will review their policy towards the government of Sudan, in the light of continuing violations of human rights.

The Lord Willoughby de BrokeTo call attention to the case for the United Kingdom to withdraw from the Common Agricultural Policy; and to move for papers.

The Lord JuddTo ask Her Majestys Government whether the Russian Federation government have yet begun to fulfil their human rights obligations as a member of the Council of Europe in the conduct of their military and security operations in the Chechen Republic, and their administration of that republic.

The Baroness Sharp of GuildfordTo call attention to the recommendation in London Universitys Institute for Education report that optimal class sizes in primary schools should be less than 25; and to move for papers.

The Lord Brougham and VauxTo ask Her Majestys Government what plans they have to ensure sufficient financial support for British competitors at the next Olympics.

The Lord TanlawTo call attention to the 14 recommendations of the Task Force report on potentially hazardous Near Earth Objects; and to move for papers.

The Baroness Anelay of St JohnsTo ask Her Majestys Government what are their plans to ensure that the National Lottery is operated with integrity and without interruption beyond the date of the termination of the current licence held by Camelot.

The Lord Carlile of BerriewTo ask Her Majestys Government what action they propose to take to relieve poverty in rural areas in the light of the changes in the agriculture industry.

The Lord Lofthouse of PontefractTo ask Her Majestys Government what progress has been made on compensation payments for miners and miners widows for bronchitis and emphysema.

The Lord MancroftTo move to resolve, That this House do appoint a select committee to examine the management and financial controls by the New Millennium Experience Company in its management of the Millennium Dome project.

The Baroness Anelay of St JohnsTo ask Her Majestys Government what steps they are taking to promote the marketing of British tourism to visitors from overseas.

The Baroness Ashton of UphollandTo ask Her Majestys Government how the ambulance and paramedic services are incorporated into the modernisation programme in the National Health Service National Plan.

The Baroness Ashton of UphollandTo ask Her Majestys Government what strategies they are pursuing to support children in danger of exclusion from school, their families and teachers.

The Lord Phillips of SudburyTo ask Her Majestys Government what dangers they see in the widening differentials in earnings, and what steps they propose to take to address them.

The Baroness WalmsleyTo call attention to the problems of student poverty and the anomalies arising between support systems in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England; and to move for papers.

The Lord Faulkner of WorcesterTo ask Her Majestys Government when they will respond to the Health and Safety Commissions draft Approved Code of Practice and Guidance on Passive Smoking at Work.

The Baroness UddinTo ask Her Majestys Government how they will respond to the recommendations of the Parekh Report on the future of multi-ethnic Britain.

The Lord ChalfontTo call attention to the recent white paper issued by the Chinese government on Chinas National Defence Policy; and to move for papers.

The Lord Ashley of StokeTo ask Her Majestys Government what proposals they have to ensure the comprehensive subtitling of television programmes.

The Lord Clement-JonesTo ask Her Majestys Government why they have no plans to review the list of medical conditions conferring prescription charge exemption.

The Lord Lester of Herne HillTo call attention to Equality: A New Framework, the Report of the Independent Review of the Enforcement of United Kingdom Anti-Discrimination Legislation, and to the options for reform of anti-discrimination legislation in the United Kingdom; and to move for papers.

The Lord AhmedTo ask Her Majestys Government whether they have plans to improve British schooling for ethnic minority children.

The Earl of SandwichTo ask Her Majestys Government what progress has been made in the reform of the European Unions development policy.

PART II

SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

[The date in brackets is that on which the Report was published]

The Lord Lewis of NewnhamTo move, That this House takes note of the Report of the European Communities Committee on Waste Incineration (11th Report, Session 1998-99, HL Paper 71). [21st July 1999]

The Lord Jenkin of RodingTo move, That this House takes note of the Report of the Science and Technology Committee on Science and Society (3rd Report, HL Paper 38). [14th March]

The Baroness Hilton of EggardonTo move, That this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Committee on The Common European Policy on Security and Defence (15th Report, HL Paper 101). [3rd August]

The Lord Hope of CraigheadTo move, That this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Committee on Public Access to EU Documents (16th Report, HL Paper 102). [1st August]

The Lord Wallace of SaltaireTo move, That this House takes note of the Report of the European Union Committee on Enlargement and EU External Frontier Controls (17th Report, HL Paper 110). [1st November]

The Baroness WilcoxTo move, That this House takes note of the Report of the Science and Technology Committee on Air Travel and Health (5th Report, HL Paper 121). [22nd November]

The Lord Walton of DetchantTo move, That this House takes note of the Report of the Science and Technology Committee on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (6th Report, HL Paper 123). [28th November]

QUESTIONS FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

[Tabled on 29th November, or unanswered after 21 days]

10th October

The Baroness SeccombeTo ask Her Majestys Government what action has been taken by the Lord Falconer of Thoroton in his capacity as Minister and as a shadow director of the New Millennium Experience Company to comply with the advice given by PriceWaterhouse Coopers (PWC) at page 39 of their Project Mozart presentation that shadow directors must be on notice and need to take urgent action to address the position after taking appropriate legal and commercial advice in the light of PWCs statement at page 39 that There is clear evidence to suggest that NMEC is currently insolvent. (HL4134)

11th October

The Baroness BlatchTo ask Her Majestys Government whether the Millennium Domes New Millennium Experience Company has, at any time, traded while insolvent; and, if so, over which periods. (HL4159)

16th October

The Baroness Anelay of St JohnsTo ask Her Majestys Government, further to the statement by the Lord Falconer of Thoroton on 5th October (HL Deb, col. 1684) that discussions are taking place to finalise how the other pre-condition will be achieved, but they are almost there, whether those discussions have now been completed; and whether, as a consequence, the pre-condition imposed by the Millennium Commission on the grant of £47 million on 4th September that that amount represented the last draw-down from the Millennium Commission is now in place. (HL4237)

7th November

The Lord Shore of StepneyTo ask Her Majestys Government, in respect of the need of the armed forces for a strategic sea-lift capability, why roll-on, roll-off ferries are defined as non-warlike; and on whose authority such a classification is based. (HL4550)

29th November

The Lord Randall of St BudeauxTo ask Her Majestys Government whether they will report progress on farm incomes. (HL4840)

The Lord GoldsmithTo ask Her Majestys Government what was the outcome of the Employment and Social Policy Council held in Brussels on 27th to 28th November. (HL4841)

BILLS IN PROGRESS

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